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Galway Homicide: Hays & Lyons #16
MURDER ON THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY a BRAND-NEW Irish detective mystery full of twists
THE BRAND-NEW STORY IN THIS BESTSELLING SERIES!
Paddy McCabe’s digger has brought up a human arm. The rest of the body is still in the bog.
Work on a new bungalow near Roundstone stops dead. Beneath the peat lies a young woman’s body, buried for more than twenty years.
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons has built her reputation on results. But before she can hunt a killer, she needs to put a name to the woman in the bog.
The victim’s clothes weren’t cheap. Her jeans pocket holds thirty-five pounds in old Irish banknotes. And a deep wound at the base of her skull points to a deliberate attack.
Her shoes are missing.
Someone left her in a shallow grave on the Wild Atlantic Way. Now Maureen and her Galway team must piece together what happened on this lonely stretch of coastline, while the passing years have done their best to erase it.
It’s a long way back to start asking questions. But Maureen doesn’t like loose ends.
The killer has got away with this for an awfully long time. Maureen thinks that’s quite long enough.
Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, LJ Ross, Joy Ellis and Simon McCleave.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons made her name by tripping a fleeing armed bank robber on Eyre Square. Now based at Galway’s Mill Street station, she has sharp instincts, an eye for an overlooked clue and little patience for loose ends. Her partner, Superintendent Mick Hays, shares her home in Salthill and her determination to get results. He’d happily swap another management meeting for some proper detective work. Together, they make a formidable team of thief-takers.
THE SETTING
From Galway’s busy streets to the white sandy beaches and bog roads of Connemara, this is the wild west of Ireland. Around Roundstone and Clifden, turf fires burn, Atlantic weather rolls in, and the local Gardaí know their neighbours. A chat over a mug of tea can be every bit as useful as a forensic report.
READERS LOVE THE GALWAY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute corker of a read and I’ll be recommending this to anyone and everyone who will listen. An outstanding read!’ ARCREviews byM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Strong characters, cozy Irish settings and dialogue, and a well-crafted murder for the Gardai to investigate.’ Father Ted
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot was intriguing and flowed nicely, and I really liked the Irish setting and the characters.’ Pi 1991
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have really enjoyed this series of books and the characters are credible and developing. I'm looking forward to the next one.’ wendy g.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another winner in my library. Every book in the series takes me off around Galway and Connemara . . . And great Irish police procedurals to boot.’ David R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Set in the glorious scenery of Connemara and the attractive city of Galway, this is a highly entertaining story.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Found this series by accident and have really enjoyed the 15 books . . . There were lots of twists and I never did manage to guess the culprit!’ Sue O.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this series of books. I love the twists & turns of the plot but also the beautiful descriptions of Connemara.’ Eimear
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good storyline with plenty of twists and turns and a well constructed ending.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling from start to finish.’ Kindle Customer
Paddy McCabe’s digger has brought up a human arm. The rest of the body is still in the bog.
Work on a new bungalow near Roundstone stops dead. Beneath the peat lies a young woman’s body, buried for more than twenty years.
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons has built her reputation on results. But before she can hunt a killer, she needs to put a name to the woman in the bog.
The victim’s clothes weren’t cheap. Her jeans pocket holds thirty-five pounds in old Irish banknotes. And a deep wound at the base of her skull points to a deliberate attack.
Her shoes are missing.
Someone left her in a shallow grave on the Wild Atlantic Way. Now Maureen and her Galway team must piece together what happened on this lonely stretch of coastline, while the passing years have done their best to erase it.
It’s a long way back to start asking questions. But Maureen doesn’t like loose ends.
The killer has got away with this for an awfully long time. Maureen thinks that’s quite long enough.
Perfect for fans of J.D. Kirk, LJ Ross, Joy Ellis and Simon McCleave.
MEET THE DETECTIVES
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons made her name by tripping a fleeing armed bank robber on Eyre Square. Now based at Galway’s Mill Street station, she has sharp instincts, an eye for an overlooked clue and little patience for loose ends. Her partner, Superintendent Mick Hays, shares her home in Salthill and her determination to get results. He’d happily swap another management meeting for some proper detective work. Together, they make a formidable team of thief-takers.
THE SETTING
From Galway’s busy streets to the white sandy beaches and bog roads of Connemara, this is the wild west of Ireland. Around Roundstone and Clifden, turf fires burn, Atlantic weather rolls in, and the local Gardaí know their neighbours. A chat over a mug of tea can be every bit as useful as a forensic report.
READERS LOVE THE GALWAY
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An absolute corker of a read and I’ll be recommending this to anyone and everyone who will listen. An outstanding read!’ ARCREviews byM
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Strong characters, cozy Irish settings and dialogue, and a well-crafted murder for the Gardai to investigate.’ Father Ted
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The plot was intriguing and flowed nicely, and I really liked the Irish setting and the characters.’ Pi 1991
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have really enjoyed this series of books and the characters are credible and developing. I'm looking forward to the next one.’ wendy g.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Another winner in my library. Every book in the series takes me off around Galway and Connemara . . . And great Irish police procedurals to boot.’ David R.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Set in the glorious scenery of Connemara and the attractive city of Galway, this is a highly entertaining story.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Found this series by accident and have really enjoyed the 15 books . . . There were lots of twists and I never did manage to guess the culprit!’ Sue O.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I love this series of books. I love the twists & turns of the plot but also the beautiful descriptions of Connemara.’ Eimear
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A good storyline with plenty of twists and turns and a well constructed ending.’ Kindle Customer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Compelling from start to finish.’ Kindle Customer
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2026
About the author
David Pearson
38 books128 followersOne of Ireland's most prolific crime writers, David has a total of 28 books published to date across four separate series.
The Galway Homicides - set in and around Clifden on the Wild Atlantic Way, now with a new title available October 2026 - Murder on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The Dublin Homicides - a grittier set of 6 stories set in the capital of Ireland
The Wexford Homicides - introducing DI Vikki Kirkby
The Mayo Murders - a new series set in and around Westport in County Mayo featuring DI Martin O'Shea and DS Deirdre Maguire.
The Galway Homicides - set in and around Clifden on the Wild Atlantic Way, now with a new title available October 2026 - Murder on the Wild Atlantic Way.
The Dublin Homicides - a grittier set of 6 stories set in the capital of Ireland
The Wexford Homicides - introducing DI Vikki Kirkby
The Mayo Murders - a new series set in and around Westport in County Mayo featuring DI Martin O'Shea and DS Deirdre Maguire.
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October 18, 2026
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Murder on the Wild Atlantic way was a struggle to get through. I am glad it is a short book that can be finished in a couple of hours.
The setting has a lot of potential – after all, the west coast of Ireland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth – but the story itself moves at a painfully slow and dull pace.
The main issue is the writing style. The author over describes everything, from minor surroundings to trivial details (I really don’t care what each of the characters is having for dinner). Rather than building an atmosphere, all this unnecessary description just bogs down the narrative and drags the story to a crawl.
The main characters of the book don’t do anything to save it. All of them feel flat and two dimensional. They are described in detail but none of them have been written with any personality. It was difficult to care about the mystery as none of them feel real or compelling. I didn’t even care who the murderer was in the end (guessed it from less than halfway into the book) and the reveal did nothing to change this.
If you enjoy fast paced detective thrillers with well-developed characters, you will most likely find this book a slow grind.
Murder on the Wild Atlantic way was a struggle to get through. I am glad it is a short book that can be finished in a couple of hours.
The setting has a lot of potential – after all, the west coast of Ireland is one of the most beautiful places on Earth – but the story itself moves at a painfully slow and dull pace.
The main issue is the writing style. The author over describes everything, from minor surroundings to trivial details (I really don’t care what each of the characters is having for dinner). Rather than building an atmosphere, all this unnecessary description just bogs down the narrative and drags the story to a crawl.
The main characters of the book don’t do anything to save it. All of them feel flat and two dimensional. They are described in detail but none of them have been written with any personality. It was difficult to care about the mystery as none of them feel real or compelling. I didn’t even care who the murderer was in the end (guessed it from less than halfway into the book) and the reveal did nothing to change this.
If you enjoy fast paced detective thrillers with well-developed characters, you will most likely find this book a slow grind.
October 21, 2026
Peat bogs are well known for preserving bodies, so when a digger unearths a woman’s whilst working on the foundations of a new bungalow, the first task is to determine her age. Old banknotes found on the body help to determine she had been buried for around twenty years; forensics prove it was a case of murder. This leaves the small, rural force with a cold case, albeit one not so old that modern techniques like DNA can’t be applied. Dogged, determined and methodical policing will be used along with copious amounts of tea and biscuits.
The plot is convincing, feeling all too real for the period; the motivation a sad reality of life, this is a human story in its simplest form. Modern policing of budgets and results keep threatening to close the case down, however, this is a case that the officers on the ground want to solve, to get some semblance of justice for the victim. Their desire to find a closure shines through, though the result is not anticipated.
There is a decidedly Irish feel to the story, that comes from the location, that of rural communities, and the human interactions and dialogue. These are villages where neighbours are known and the rural police officer knows their patch and its residents.
At times it feels more in common with continental than British crime fiction. It feels more leisurely, lunch is a time to process and take stock, so why not enjoy a meal in a café or pub along with a cheeky pint. Work late by all means but don’t miss that dinner reservation, is the attitude employed and it gets results.
Even though it has a laidback edge to it, the pacing is rapid enough because it is so direct, even the events of twenty years earlier are referenced without using flashbacks. It being rural Ireland guns naturally figure. Checking gun licence renewals brings a sense of danger, along with the moments of jeopardy the build-up of suspense and its release are rapid. This is direct storytelling done well, nicely written and thoughtfully plotted.
Page turning crime fiction with a slice of Irish charm.
The plot is convincing, feeling all too real for the period; the motivation a sad reality of life, this is a human story in its simplest form. Modern policing of budgets and results keep threatening to close the case down, however, this is a case that the officers on the ground want to solve, to get some semblance of justice for the victim. Their desire to find a closure shines through, though the result is not anticipated.
There is a decidedly Irish feel to the story, that comes from the location, that of rural communities, and the human interactions and dialogue. These are villages where neighbours are known and the rural police officer knows their patch and its residents.
At times it feels more in common with continental than British crime fiction. It feels more leisurely, lunch is a time to process and take stock, so why not enjoy a meal in a café or pub along with a cheeky pint. Work late by all means but don’t miss that dinner reservation, is the attitude employed and it gets results.
Even though it has a laidback edge to it, the pacing is rapid enough because it is so direct, even the events of twenty years earlier are referenced without using flashbacks. It being rural Ireland guns naturally figure. Checking gun licence renewals brings a sense of danger, along with the moments of jeopardy the build-up of suspense and its release are rapid. This is direct storytelling done well, nicely written and thoughtfully plotted.
Page turning crime fiction with a slice of Irish charm.
October 18, 2026
I really enjoyed reading "Murder On The Wild Atlantic Way", as I always enjoy David Pearson's books about Galway and its surrounding countryside. My late mother was born there and I have lots of relations in and around Annaghdown, Galway County. I used to spend summer holidays in Galway until I started going to New York and consequently I'm very familiar with a lot of the locality.
Work on a new bungalow near Roundstone Co Galway stops dead. Beneath the peat lies a young woman’s body, buried for more than twenty years.
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons has built her reputation on results. But before she can hunt a killer, she needs to put a name to the woman in the bog.
The victim’s clothes weren’t cheap. Her jeans pocket holds thirty-five pounds in old Irish banknotes. And a deep wound at the base of her skull points to a deliberate attack.
Her shoes are missing.
Someone left her in a shallow grave on the Wild Atlantic Way. Now Maureen and her Galway team must piece together what happened on this lonely stretch of coastline, while the passing years have done their best to erase it.
It’s a long way back to start asking questions. But Maureen doesn’t like loose ends.
The killer has got away with this for an awfully long time. Maureen thinks that’s quite long enough.
If you enjoy a good police procedural you will love this one. Strongly recommended.
Work on a new bungalow near Roundstone Co Galway stops dead. Beneath the peat lies a young woman’s body, buried for more than twenty years.
Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons has built her reputation on results. But before she can hunt a killer, she needs to put a name to the woman in the bog.
The victim’s clothes weren’t cheap. Her jeans pocket holds thirty-five pounds in old Irish banknotes. And a deep wound at the base of her skull points to a deliberate attack.
Her shoes are missing.
Someone left her in a shallow grave on the Wild Atlantic Way. Now Maureen and her Galway team must piece together what happened on this lonely stretch of coastline, while the passing years have done their best to erase it.
It’s a long way back to start asking questions. But Maureen doesn’t like loose ends.
The killer has got away with this for an awfully long time. Maureen thinks that’s quite long enough.
If you enjoy a good police procedural you will love this one. Strongly recommended.
October 6, 2026
This was an engaging crime procedural from start to finish.
When the body of a young woman is discovered in a bog more than twenty years after her death, Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons and her team are tasked with uncovering her identity and finding the person responsible. What follows is a compelling cold-case investigation filled with tsuspects and long-buried secrets.
One of the things I enjoyed most was the pacing. The short, snappy chapters made this an easy book to fly through, and the investigation moved forward at a steady pace with plenty of potential suspects to keep me guessing.
I also enjoyed the more rural, community-focused style of policing. Rather than relying solely on dramatic action, the story highlights the persistence, teamwork and determination needed to solve a case that many would have considered impossible. There was a real found-family feel between the teams working together to seek justice for a victim who had been forgotten for far too long.
The Gardaí were all very likeable characters, but Maureen Lyons was the standout. She refused to give up, even when the investigation seemed to have reached a dead end.
Although this is part of a series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, making it an easy place for new readers to jump in.
When the body of a young woman is discovered in a bog more than twenty years after her death, Detective Inspector Maureen Lyons and her team are tasked with uncovering her identity and finding the person responsible. What follows is a compelling cold-case investigation filled with tsuspects and long-buried secrets.
One of the things I enjoyed most was the pacing. The short, snappy chapters made this an easy book to fly through, and the investigation moved forward at a steady pace with plenty of potential suspects to keep me guessing.
I also enjoyed the more rural, community-focused style of policing. Rather than relying solely on dramatic action, the story highlights the persistence, teamwork and determination needed to solve a case that many would have considered impossible. There was a real found-family feel between the teams working together to seek justice for a victim who had been forgotten for far too long.
The Gardaí were all very likeable characters, but Maureen Lyons was the standout. She refused to give up, even when the investigation seemed to have reached a dead end.
Although this is part of a series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, making it an easy place for new readers to jump in.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
4* An intriguing who-done-it for mystery fans to solve.
During excavations for a new building, a body of a woman is found in a shallow grave. Forensics determine that she was murdered and buried in the peat twenty years ago. Preliminary investigations discover that twenty years ago a young American woman disappeared from a local hotel, leaving her belongings in her room. At her home in Boston, the US police viewed her to be an adult, therefore no action was necessary.
With senior officers pushing for the investigation to be concluded quickly, DI Maureen Lyons and her team are under pressure to complete their inquiries before the case is shelved for more current crimes. Who can remember that far back? Yet Lyons is determined to discover the identity of the woman's murderer before she's ordered to close the case.
A good solid step by step investigation from the Galway team without explicit gory details.
With thanks to Joffe Books and the author for the ARC, this review is my personal, unbiased opinion.
During excavations for a new building, a body of a woman is found in a shallow grave. Forensics determine that she was murdered and buried in the peat twenty years ago. Preliminary investigations discover that twenty years ago a young American woman disappeared from a local hotel, leaving her belongings in her room. At her home in Boston, the US police viewed her to be an adult, therefore no action was necessary.
With senior officers pushing for the investigation to be concluded quickly, DI Maureen Lyons and her team are under pressure to complete their inquiries before the case is shelved for more current crimes. Who can remember that far back? Yet Lyons is determined to discover the identity of the woman's murderer before she's ordered to close the case.
A good solid step by step investigation from the Galway team without explicit gory details.
With thanks to Joffe Books and the author for the ARC, this review is my personal, unbiased opinion.
October 1, 2026
I enjoy a book with a specific geographical setting and this certainly does have one- we are transported to Galway, which really comes alive in the depiction of a small town coastal/ rural community. Having finally got permission to build on vacant land, it is not long before construction has to stop as parts of a skeleton rise to the surface. Maureen and her team have to try to solve the murder ova young woman over 20 years ago. Daunting, but the advantage of small town communities is that people do remember some things and piecing together these recollections leads to eventually solving the case. But it is a real whodunnit, lots of false leads and unexpected twists, thoroughly enjoyable. At times the narration can be a bit long winded and overly descriptive, hence the 4*, but the plot is very well constructed. A good read!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
David Pearson's Murder on the Wild Atlantic Way is an absolute triumph!
Set against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of Connemara, this sixteenth instalment in the Galway Homicides series delivers stellar crime fiction. At its core is Inspector Maureen Lyons, whose fierce determination to bring justice for a victim hidden for decades drives the narrative.
The tight-knit investigative team is the beating heart of the book, blending sharp humour with meticulous police work. Full of relentless twists and turns, the story never lets up and kept me turning the pages into the wee small hours. A must-read for fans of crime fiction with grit and a lot of heart.
My thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC. All views are my own.
Set against the breathtaking, rugged backdrop of Connemara, this sixteenth instalment in the Galway Homicides series delivers stellar crime fiction. At its core is Inspector Maureen Lyons, whose fierce determination to bring justice for a victim hidden for decades drives the narrative.
The tight-knit investigative team is the beating heart of the book, blending sharp humour with meticulous police work. Full of relentless twists and turns, the story never lets up and kept me turning the pages into the wee small hours. A must-read for fans of crime fiction with grit and a lot of heart.
My thanks to Joffe Books for the ARC. All views are my own.
October 1, 2026
This is the sixteenth book in the Galway Homicide series but it does read very well as a standalone.
It is short but well written and its pace moves slowly as does the Gardai team’s investigation of a cold case, the finding of a body in a peat bog along the Wild Atlantic Way in western Ireland.
The unravelling of the case is put together effectively and the most attractive feature is the investigators’ interaction and relationships. However, the lyrical descriptions of the area and the views along the Way also make for delightful reading.
I look forward to reading more in this series and others of the author’s works.
It is short but well written and its pace moves slowly as does the Gardai team’s investigation of a cold case, the finding of a body in a peat bog along the Wild Atlantic Way in western Ireland.
The unravelling of the case is put together effectively and the most attractive feature is the investigators’ interaction and relationships. However, the lyrical descriptions of the area and the views along the Way also make for delightful reading.
I look forward to reading more in this series and others of the author’s works.
October 1, 2026
A clever murder mystery. Set on the lovely Galway coast
Over the years, planning permission to build a house on some peat marsh has been denied many times. The land has spectacular views over the wild atlantic coast. Permission is suddenly granted to a builder who has contacts and excavation commences. That's when the mystery starts as the digger unearths human remains. It seems the peat has preserved the body but evidence found with it suggests it is the body of a young woman and has been under the peat for twenty years. Murder is declared when a blunt force injury to the back of the head is detected. Can the Garda get justice for the victim after all thus time?
Over the years, planning permission to build a house on some peat marsh has been denied many times. The land has spectacular views over the wild atlantic coast. Permission is suddenly granted to a builder who has contacts and excavation commences. That's when the mystery starts as the digger unearths human remains. It seems the peat has preserved the body but evidence found with it suggests it is the body of a young woman and has been under the peat for twenty years. Murder is declared when a blunt force injury to the back of the head is detected. Can the Garda get justice for the victim after all thus time?
October 1, 2026
When the body of a young woman is unearthed during excavation on a building site Inspector Maureen Lyon is thrown into a twenty year old cold case. Can the perpetrator be brought to justice after such a long time? Although her team is not used to working cold cases, they must give it their best to make sure the culprit does not get away with murder.
This story is an interesting mix of police procedural and cosy murder mystery, probably more suited to devotees of the latter genre. That being said, I did enjoy the story and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cosy mystery to fill a rainy weekend. Although this is book 16 in the Galway Homicides it works well as a standalone.
This story is an interesting mix of police procedural and cosy murder mystery, probably more suited to devotees of the latter genre. That being said, I did enjoy the story and would recommend it to anyone looking for a cosy mystery to fill a rainy weekend. Although this is book 16 in the Galway Homicides it works well as a standalone.
October 1, 2026
Digging up a body in a bog is always noted for possible archaeological interest. There's more interest when the body is “fresher” in terms of time. It takes some time to identify the victim, a woman who it appears that no one was actually missing after 20 years, even after she is finally identified.
A few red herrings are offered up for possible suspects, almost none of them likeable. Some of the dialogue is a bit cludgy when it comes to the minutia of small talk, but easy enough to let go. Overall, the story flows well with a satisfying conclusion.
I was provided an advance review copy by Joffe's ARC.
A few red herrings are offered up for possible suspects, almost none of them likeable. Some of the dialogue is a bit cludgy when it comes to the minutia of small talk, but easy enough to let go. Overall, the story flows well with a satisfying conclusion.
I was provided an advance review copy by Joffe's ARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is the first book I have read by this author and in this series, but I do not feel like I was behind by not reading the previous 15 books. It appears to be a standalone mystery despite being part of a series. It was a fun read and was easy to follow along. There was a good mix of drama, action, comedy, and mystery. It was well written and it seems that the author has done research when writing - especially the areas and the police. There were a good amount of twists and turns culminating in a thrilling ending.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This is an enjoyable read in an amazing setting on the west of Ireland. The discovery of a dead woman's body during some excavations has the team looking into missing people from many years earlier. The identification of the woman then brings the team into contact with some people who knew her years ago but it is not clear as to why she was murdered.
This is an easy relaxing read despite the subject matter. The dialogue is pure Irish and felt real - I say this as an Irish person! I loved the backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way and the isolation of some rural dwellings felt also quite real. The reveal was a bit of a shock.
This is an easy relaxing read despite the subject matter. The dialogue is pure Irish and felt real - I say this as an Irish person! I loved the backdrop of the Wild Atlantic Way and the isolation of some rural dwellings felt also quite real. The reveal was a bit of a shock.
October 1, 2026
What a cracker of a book This is the first book I have read in this series, but I slipped into it like an old glove. and was transported straight to Ireland. The characters and dialogue together with the descriptions of the countryside are so genuine. Excavation for the foundations of a new house are halted when they dig up human remains.
DI Maureen Lyons and her team investigate and discover the body has been preserved in peat for around 20 years. This is a cold case that Maureen is determined solve.
DI Maureen Lyons and her team investigate and discover the body has been preserved in peat for around 20 years. This is a cold case that Maureen is determined solve.
October 2, 2026
This is a wonderful book with an interesting cast of characters set in beautiful Ireland.
As I started with this book, the most recent in the series, it took me a few pages to learn all the different characters and where they were stationed and lived. Each character was important to solving this puzzling crime. The pace of the story was perfect, never rushed nor short on details.
I am now going back to the start of the series. It will be fun to see how each of the interesting characters work together to solve crimes in multiple locations.
As I started with this book, the most recent in the series, it took me a few pages to learn all the different characters and where they were stationed and lived. Each character was important to solving this puzzling crime. The pace of the story was perfect, never rushed nor short on details.
I am now going back to the start of the series. It will be fun to see how each of the interesting characters work together to solve crimes in multiple locations.
October 4, 2026
What an absolute cracking read!
When a body randomly turns up buried in a bog on Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way,and it’s been there over 20 years Detective Lyons really has her work cut out for this investigation. I loved the setting, the mystery had me totally hooked right from the start, and I really liked Detective Lyons she’s strong and she doesn’t let things slide! When the clues slowly unfold it starts feeling so real, and I couldn’t put it down. First time reading this author and definitely won’t be the last
When a body randomly turns up buried in a bog on Ireland’s stunning Wild Atlantic Way,and it’s been there over 20 years Detective Lyons really has her work cut out for this investigation. I loved the setting, the mystery had me totally hooked right from the start, and I really liked Detective Lyons she’s strong and she doesn’t let things slide! When the clues slowly unfold it starts feeling so real, and I couldn’t put it down. First time reading this author and definitely won’t be the last
October 1, 2026
Set in the rugged Connemara, this is a good thriller with plenty of suspense as well as a few twists and turns. it's steady paced and gritty, with some interesting characterisation and a good storyline with plenty of mystery. I like DI Maureen Lyons and there is a touch of humour in the dialogue as well as being well researched. A good read for lovers of mysteries. Thanks to Joffe publishers for my ARC.
October 5, 2026
Book 16 in this series I read the very first one in 2022 ‘Murder on The Old Bog Road’ - such an amazing title, and have loved this series ever since.
Still a great whodunnit crime read after all those books - a testament to a great plot and characters, although you could read any of them as a standalone.
I find comfort in reading of characters I’ve known for a while and the detail in these books make the reader part of the story I can envisage the setting and people.
Such a great series.
Still a great whodunnit crime read after all those books - a testament to a great plot and characters, although you could read any of them as a standalone.
I find comfort in reading of characters I’ve known for a while and the detail in these books make the reader part of the story I can envisage the setting and people.
Such a great series.
October 5, 2026
This was a fantastic Detective Inspector story with an interesting lead character. There were plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing as well as Maureen and the team! The way the book was written really allows you to picture the scenery around which I think helped to build up the story in my mind. This is my first book from this author but it won’t be my last as I truly enjoyed the writing style.
October 14, 2026
This is a very gentle murder mystery on the lines of Agatha Christie I would say. There’s nothing really nasty or horrible about it, and it was a jolly good read.
I enjoyed the Irish experience and the places and countryside that were described perfectly.
My thanks to the author and Joffe Publishers for the ARC
I enjoyed the Irish experience and the places and countryside that were described perfectly.
My thanks to the author and Joffe Publishers for the ARC
October 12, 2026
Simple but enjoyable. Lots of characters but a few unanswered questions towards the end too. I enjoyed the vivid setting and the numerous descriptions of beautiful Irish food as well as the relationships between people. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance reader copy.
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